January · Japan
Best time to visit Mount Fuji in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mount Fuji in January
Average temperature 0°C, 38 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Mount Fuji scores 4.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Fuji rises over the Fuji Five Lakes, with climbing trails, shrine forests, and lake viewpoints below.
January in Mount Fuji — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 38 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Mount Fuji — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mount Fuji in January?
- In January, Mount Fuji averages 0°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mount Fuji?
- January earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mount Fuji in January?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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